Happiness
Joy: A Deep Delight in the Gospel
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Joy: A Deep Delight in the Gospel “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) What Joy Is Not Before we understand what biblical joy is, we need to clear away some common misconceptions. 1. Joy Is Not the Same as Happiness We often use these words interchangeably, but they’re not synonyms. Happiness is typically spontaneous — a response to something that happens to us.Joy: The First Day - A Different Kind of Happy
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Joy: The First Day - A Different Kind of Happy “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) The World’s Joy vs. God’s Joy We live in a world obsessed with happiness. Scroll through social media for five minutes and you’ll see it everywhere: #blessed captions over perfect sunsets, carefully curated vacation photos, milestone celebrations, and the endless pursuit of “living your best life.